Bovidae Family Cattle Classification Quiz

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What is the main difference in conformation between Bos indicus and Bos taurus cattle?

  • Wider body and shorter legs in Bos indicus, narrower body and longer legs in taurus
  • Narrower body and longer legs in Bos indicus, wider body and shorter legs in Bos taurus (correct)
  • Prominent dewlap in Bos taurus, humps in Bos indicus
  • Prominent dewlap in Bos indicus, humpless in Bos taurus

Which cattle group is adapted to tropical environments through natural selection?

  • Bos indicus (correct)
  • Bos taurus
  • Both Bos indicus and Bos taurus
  • None of the above

What best describes the management requirements of Bos taurus cattle?

  • Require specialized care not related to environmental factors
  • Adapted to tropical environment through natural selection in Africa and Asia
  • No specific management requirements needed
  • Adapted to temperate environment through artificial selection in Europe and USA (correct)

Which group of cattle exhibits delayed maturity and low milk yield?

<p>Bos indicus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key production ability of Bos taurus cattle compared to Bos indicus?

<p>Early maturing and high milk yield (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the environmental requirements of Bos taurus differ from those of Bos indicus?

<p>Temperate environment for Bos taurus, tropical environment for Bos indicus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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